Interesting comments on the thread. Interesting questions raised.

There's no doubt the govt wants to get a grip on immigration, and also importantly wants to get a grip on the 'benefits trap'. The report explains quite a lot of very interesting data.

No offence all, but has anyone actually taken the time to read the report?

It's not really bedtime reading, but if you stick at it is at least interesting and relevant to most here.
At least if you read it you have a much better understanding of why it was done, what were the objectives and what conclusions can be made.

It also explains all the options, all the numbers (and all those income levels that have been bandied about) how those numbers were arrived at and why

Don't forget these are just part of what will eventually become recommendations. Like not being able to apply for ILR until at least 5 years probationary period.
The report details other studies yet to come.